Three prominent tennis players have pulled out of pre-Wimbledon events due to injury concerns just days before the Grand Slam begins.
Taylor Fritz withdrew from the Eastbourne Open, where he is a four-time champion. The American cited a need to be fully fit for Wimbledon and referenced ongoing knee tendonitis that has affected his season.
Novak Djokovic made a last-minute withdrawal from an exhibition match against Karen Khachanov at the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic in London. No official reason was given, though footage showed him training on grass the same morning.
Joao Fonseca also withdrew from Eastbourne, explaining on social media that slight discomfort in his right shoulder prompted the decision as a precaution. The 19-year-old Brazilian aims to arrive at Wimbledon in optimal condition.
